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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 581.42 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 581.42 and 246.65 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 581.42 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/581.42 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 581.42 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 143,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,404.95/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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